Preview Changes vs Dees (Rd 19)

[dogwatch]

I watched about 30 seconds of 360 the other night and Robbo was talking about it not being play on, but actually awarding the free kick against the player who has ducked even if he gets rid of the footy.

I wasn’t sure if that was him stating facts or being hypothetical. Or just getting the whole thing muddled as usual.

That was my understanding too from reading the news report.

Almost certain to be confusion among players and fans alike this week as they get used to the latest AFL whim. They have NFI.

 

[Golden_6]

For those wondering Weightman's kicked 25 goals this year with only 4 of them coming directly from free kicks (16%).

Passes the eye test. Weightman hasn’t really received any howlers this year. In fact when he’s clearly accentuating the contact, the umpires have been correctly calling play on.

 

[Doggy]

Passes the eye test. Weightman hasn’t really received any howlers this year. In fact when he’s clearly accentuating the contact, the umpires have been correctly calling play on.

Shh that doesn't fit the "I hope he gets badly hurt" main board brigade

 

[ScragCity]

I watched about 30 seconds of 360 the other night and Robbo was talking about it not being play on, but actually awarding the free kick against the player who has ducked even if he gets rid of the footy.

I wasn’t sure if that was him stating facts or being hypothetical. Or just getting the whole thing muddled as usual.

If that was the new rule it would be the final straw for me and I'd comfortably walk away from footy for good

 

[doggies ftw]

That would be a nightmare, it’s 100% definitely not the case though.

This is directly from the AFL, it’s pretty straight forward I think all the clubs/players should be able to interpret the ruling -



In theory it’s perfect and exactly how it should be adjudicated, let’s see how it plays out in real life though.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Naughts for Sweet.

Good change

 

[cherrypie]

Gawn and Lever selected for Melbourne

 

[dergert]

Ugh Sweet omitted.

English Vs Gawn and Jackson.

 

[Dogsman16]

One ruck only. No Hunter.

interesting. Big game for Tim. Khamis 2nd ruck?

Don't agree with just one ruck. Not against this mob.

Seeing one of Bruce/Naughton/Jamarra in the centre bounces is the stuff of nightmares.

 

[doggies ftw]

Yup completely as expected, expecting an out of touch English to ruck one out against Gawn & Jackson. With back up from ??? A half fit Bruce maybe who can’t even run out a game as is.

Sounds like we’ve lost ourselves a winnable game on Thursday night once again but who would be surprised?

Hannan probably going to do his best shot at losing the game anyway, if we manage to overcome the ruck situation. He’s going to be an absolute liability in defence against a good side - brilliant experiment, make it end pls

 

[Doggies7]

Yup completely as expected, expecting an out of touch English to ruck one out against Gawn & Jackson. With back up from ??? A half fit Bruce maybe who can’t even run out a game as is.

Sounds like we’ve lost ourselves a winnable game on Thursday night once again but who would be surprised?

Hannan probably going to do his best shot at losing the game anyway, if we manage to overcome the ruck situation. He’s going to be an absolute liability in defence against a good side - brilliant experiment, make it end pls

That's an excellent early melt

 

[doggies ftw]

That's an excellent early melt

Meh, hardly melting. Teams exactly as expected why would I melt.

Tis what it is, it’ll never change and we’ll continue to be shit lmao

 

[dergert]

Lobb in this side would make it so much better.

How he'd fit in with Bruce is a question however

 

[ScragCity]

That would be a nightmare, it’s 100% definitely not the case though.

This is directly from the AFL, it’s pretty straight forward I think all the clubs/players should be able to interpret the ruling -

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In theory it’s perfect and exactly how it should be adjudicated, let’s see how it plays out in real life though.

Why are the bottom two "play on"? Shouldn't it also be HTB if they don't dispose of the ball? The bottom four should be the same in the results column, shouldn't they? What am I missing?

 

[Jeff 1975]

Disappointing

 

[hutchy31]

English rucking against Gawn and Jackson all night. Except for when Bruce (just back from ACL), or any mixture of Dunkley/Hannan/Keath/Khamis have to take them on.

 

[Northernsoul74]

English rucking against Gawn and Jackson all night. Except for when Bruce (just back from ACL), or any mixture of Dunkley/Hannan/Keath/Khamis have to take them on.

Didn’t he ruck on his own last time we beat them?

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Is it possible to get a poll going in this thread one ruck or 2 for this game. If there is i am voting for 2 against the dees. Do not think Bevo has watched the nightmare of the last 1.5 quarters of the grand final.

 

[Sentinel]

Why are the bottom two "play on"? Shouldn't it also be HTB if they don't dispose of the ball? The bottom four should be the same in the results column, shouldn't they? What am I missing?

I'd guess 'driving' or 'ducking' is considered to be prior opportunity (similar to a fend off) whilst 'shrugging' or 'dropping' is not. I don't necessarily agree with it but that's my guess at how umpires are taught to officiate it.

 

[TiAn_]

Thank **** Naughton made it back in.

Big fan of having Naughton, Bruce and Marra supported by Weightman, West, JJ, McNeil & Garcia. Hopefully means we see more midfield Bont & Dunkley.

 

[Northernsoul74]

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Is it possible to get a poll going in this thread one ruck or 2 for this game. If there is i am voting for 2 against the dees. Do not think Bevo has watched the nightmare of the last 1.5 quarters of the grand final.

Didn’t we play 2 rucks in th GF?

 

[Dog 36]

I always feel more comfortable and confident with English and Sweet in the side. I know many will bring up stats to back up one or the other but it won’t change my confidence when both playing as opposed to English alone.

On a positive rapt to see Garcia go around again.

I would play Cleary ahead of Hannan.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Didn’t he ruck on his own last time we beat them?

Yep. We also won the clearance battle.

This is with Gawn and Jackson sharing 45 more hitouts than English and co.

Don’t know why so many supporters waste so much energy on such an irrelevant thing.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

D

Didn’t we play 2 rucks in th GF?

Do not think Schache counts as a second ruckman.

 

[doggies ftw]

Why are the bottom two "play on"? Shouldn't it also be HTB if they don't dispose of the ball? The bottom four should be the same in the results column, shouldn't they? What am I missing?

I think it’s suggesting that a tackle hasn’t been laid yet, ie you shrug a tackle high but it slips off, being play on.

They clarify in the article that they still have to dispose of the ball cleanly or it’s HTB if tackled and no disposal. But yeah all 4 should be the same in the table.

Why are the bottom two "play on"? Shouldn't it also be HTB if they don't dispose of the ball? The bottom four should be the same in the results column, shouldn't they? What am I missing?

I think it’s suggesting that a tackle hasn’t been laid yet, ie you shrug a tackle high but it slips off, being play on.

They clarify in the article that they still have to dispose of the ball cleanly or it’s HTB if tackled and no disposal. But yeah all 4 should be the same in the table really

AFL clarifies high tackle rulings

The AFL provided clarity on how high tackles should be adjudicated

www.afl.com.au